Environmental Documents Preparation And Monitoring Reports

Environmental Documents required for ECC/CNC Application Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)1Initial Environmental Examination Checklist (IEEC)2Project Description (PD)3Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP)4Programmatic Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (PEPRMP)5

Project Fact SheetEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIS) Outline1Table of ContentsExecutive Summary

1) Brief Project Description 2) Brief Summary of Projects EIA Process 3) Summary of Baseline Characterization 4) Summary of Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan 5) Summary of Environmental Monitoring Plan 6) EMF and EGF Commitments

2.1 Terms of Reference of the EIA Study2.2 EIA Team2.3 EIA Study Schedule2.4 EIA Study Area2.5 EIA Methodology2.6 Public Participation2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS EIA PROCESS1. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION3.1 Project Location and Area3.2 Project Rationale3.3 Project Alternatives3.4 Project Development Plan, Process/Technology Options and Project Components3.5 Description of Project Phases ( Activities/ EnvironmentalAspects, Associated Wastes and Built-in Pollution ControlMeasures)3.5.1 Pre-construction/ Pre-operational phase3.5.2 Construction/Development phase3.5.3 Operational Phase3.5.4 Abandonment Phase

3.6 Manpower Requirements3.7 Project Cost3.8 Project Duration and Schedule

4. BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION4.1 The Land (Discuss only relevant modules) 4.1.1 Land Use and Classification 4.1.2 Pedology 4.1.3 Geology/Geomorphology 4.1.4 Terrestrial Biology4.2 The Water (Discuss only relevant modules) 4.2.1 Hydrology/Hydrogeology 4.2.2 Oceanography 4.2.3 Water Quality 4.2.4 Freshwater 4.2.5 Marine Ecology

4.3 The Air (Discuss only relevant modules) 4.3.1 Meteorology/Climatology 4.3.2 Air Quality & Noise4.4 The People 4.4.1 Identify settlers that will be displaced from among the existing settlers 4.4.2 Discuss the in-migration patterns impact as result of project implementation 4.4.3 Discuss the impacts on IPs and Culture/ Lifestyle (if any) 4.4.4 Discuss the project implementations threat to public health vis--vis the baseline health conditions In the area 4.4.5 Discuss local benefits expected from project implementation 4.4.6 Discuss how the project would affect the delivery of basic services and resource competition in the area

4.4.7 Discuss how the project would affect traffic situation in the area 4.4.8 Identify entity to be accountable for environmental management in the area 4.4.9 Discuss how the project would affect existing properties in the area in terms of relocation and devaluation 4.4.10 Identify affected properties

5. Environmental Risk Assessment (when applicable)6. Environmental Management Plan6.1 Impact Management Plan6.2 Social Development Plan6.3 IEC Framework6.4 Emergency Response Policy6.5 Abandonment/ Decommissioning/ Rehabilitation Policies and Generic Guidelines6.6 Environmental Monitoring Plan 6.6.1 Self-Monitoring PlanNote: Attach the filled out Project Environmental Monitoring and Audit Prioritization Scheme (PEMAPS) Questionnaire in Annex 2-7d of DAO 30-03.

7.Bibliography/References

8. Annexes 8.1 Scoping Checklist 8.2 Original Sworn Accountability Statement of Proponent 8.3 Original Sworn Accountability Statement of Key EIS Consultants 8.4 Proof of public consultation 8.5 Baseline Study Support Information 8.6 Impact Assessment and EMP Support Information

6.6.2 Multi-sectoral Monitoring Framework 6.6.3 Environmental Guarantee and Monitoring Fund Commitment

6.7 Institutional Plan for EMP

Initial Environmental Examination Checklist (IEEC) FOR ROADS AND BRIDGESInitial Environmental Examination Checklist (IEEC)2

Project Description (PD) Outline3Table of Contents1. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION2.1 Project Location and Area2.2 Project Rationale2.3 Project Development Plan, Process and Project Components2.4 Description of Project Phases 2.4.1 Pre-Construction/ Pre-Development phase2.4.2 Construction/Development phase2.4.3 Operational Phase2.4.4 Abandonment Phase2.5 Project Emission/Effluent/ Hazardous Waste /Solid Waste / Other Waste (for Group III Project non-covered projects)2.6 Manpower2.7 Project Cost2.8 Project Duration and Schedule

3. OVERVIEW/GENERIC DESCRIPTION OF THE BASELINE ENVIRONMENT4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN5.1 Original Sworn Accountability Statement of Proponent5.2 Photos or plates of proposed site, cumulative/residual impactareas and surrounding communities5. ANNEXES

Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (EPRMP)4Refer to DAO 2003-30167

Programmatic Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (PEPRMP)5Refer to DAO 2003-30165

DENR (Post ECC) Requirements

1. Monitoring as required by DAO 2003 30, to monitor compliance to the Phil. EIS System.Modes of Compliance Monitoring:Compliance Monitoring by DENR EMBSelf Monitoring by the ProponentThird Party AuditorsMMT Multipartite Monitoring Team

A. Modes of Compliance Monitoring:Compliance Monitoring by EMB DENR-EMB is the responsible agency that shall ensure that the monitoring activities are achieved. At the institutional level, monitoring of compliance with the ECC conditions as well as applicable law, rules and regulations, shall be undertaken by the concerned EMB Regional Office with support from the EMB Central Office whenever necessary. All project covered by the EIS System and issued ECCs are subject to periodic monitoring by the EMB, i.e., compliance and impact monitoring in accordance with established procedures and protocols.

B. Self-Monitoring by the Project ProponentProject proponents are primarily responsible for meeting the commitments made in their EMP as well as meeting the terms and conditions of the ECC. As part of their corporate and or individual obligations, the proponent shall conduct regular self-monitoring and submit the requisite reports (Self-Monitoring Report) to the DENR-EMB.

C. Monitoring by Third Party AuditorsWithin the framework of the Philippines EIS System, third Party Auditors are independent service providers who are accredited by the appropriate government agency and engaged by an establishment to conduct an environmental audit. Environmental audit is defined as a systematic and documented verification process of objectively obtaining and evaluating evidence to determine whether the environmental performances of the establishment conform or comply with its commitments in the EMP, EIS and other related documents, the audit should cover the establishments due diligence in preventing, detecting, and correcting violations.

D. Monitoring by the MMTAn MMT shall be formed immediately after the issuance of an ECC. Proponents required to establish an MMT shall put up the corresponding Environmental Monitoring Fund (EMF not later than the initial construction phase of the project.The purpose of organizing the MMT are to encourage public participation, greater stakeholders vigilance and provide appropriate check and balance mechanisms in the monitoring of project implementation. The MMT also serves as the focal group to handle complains from stakeholders at the local level

Composition of the MMTAs per DAO 2003-30, the DENR-EMB, in coordination with the proponent, shall organize nurture and capacitate the MMT to enable it to function as an autonomous environmental monitoring partner. With due consideration to the nature and location of the project, the following are the proposed members of the MMT: DENR-EMB Project Proponent LGU/s Directly affected vulnerable/marginalized groups Other GAs Others as identified during the scoping session

MMT Executive Committee (EC)The MMT EC shall be composed of representatives of :DENR-EMBLGU official or designated representativeProject ProponentAs a general rule, the DENR-EMB Regional Director shall serve as the Chair of the MMT EC. In some cases, the provisions of the MOA on the establishment of the MMT may specify the procedures for the selection of the MMT chair.

Depending on the scale or magnitude of the project, sectoral team/s maybe organized composed but not limited to the following members:DENR-EMB representative/sRepresentative of the LGU/s at the local level (preferably barangay)Directly affected vulnerable/marginalized groups who maybe represented by local NGOs/POsConcerned government agencies/sProponent representativeOther sectoral that may be identified during negotiations

2. Fund Requirementsa. EMF Environmental Monitoring Fund is a fund that a proponent shall commit to establish in support of the activities of the MMT for the compliance monitoring. The EMF will be established as agreed upon and specified in the MOA.

Shall be exclusively utilized to cover all cost attendant to the operation of the MMT:Cost of transportation board and lodging (see discussions belowMMT meetings see discussions on honoraria and other cost)Rental of equipment the proponent may allow MMT members to use its equipment. If necessary, the EMF may include provisions for the rental of equipment. In cases where the EMF is sufficient o purchase equipment, such equipment may be acquired only when a clear and distinct system of accountability (e.g., possession, custody storage use, etc.) has been formulated

Documentation (photos, video, etc.)Sampling shipment or transport of samples including laboratoryHiring outside expert or subcontracting of a monitoring work to a neutral partyTraining of the MMTPreparation of monitoring reports and distributionPublic information campaign/dissemination

An EMF/MMT is required for all projects and undertakings classified as Category A. In selected cases, it maybe required for a project and undertaking classified as Category B. The criteria on when such projects shall be required to establish an EMF/MMT are the following:Possible discharge of toxic on hazardous materialsSignificant amount of discharge that requires care, full monitoring and which may lead to significant public opposition/complaintsSignificant public opposition based on valid environment issues

Basis of EMF:Environmental Management Plan and Monitoring PlanECC Provisions for a particular project

a. EGF Environmental Guarantee Fund shall be established for all co-located on single projects that have been determined by EMB to pose a significant public risk or where the project requires rehabilitation or restorationIt is a fund that proponents shall commit to establish when an ECC is issued for project or undertakings determined by EMB to pose significant risk to answer for damage to life, property, and the environment caused by such risk or requiring rehabilitation or restoration measures.

It shall also be used to implement damage prevention measure, environment education, scientific or research studies, IEC and training.The MMT EC, acting as an EGF committee, shall manage the fund

Purpose of EGF:The immediate rehabilitation of areas affected by damage to the environment and the resulting deterioration of environmental quality as a direct consequence of project construction, operation, and abandonment;The just compensation of parties and communities affected by the negative impacts of the project;The conduct of scientific or research studies that will aid in the prevention or rehabilitation of accidents and/or environmental damages; orFor contingency clean-up activities, environmental enhancement measure, damage prevention program including the necessary IEC and capability building activities

3. Fees, Penalties and FinesProject which are established and/or operating without an ECCif found operating without valid ECC, shall be ordered closed through a CDO (cease and desist order). Such issuance of a CDO comes after the issuance of a Notice of Violation (NOV) and the conduct of a technical reading. However, for projects that pose danger to life and property, a CDO shall be immediately issued

B. Project violating ECC conditions, EMP, Rules and RegulationsProject violating any of the conditions in the ECC, EMP or rules and regulations pertaining to the EIS system shall be subjected to suspension or cancellation of its ECC/or a fine in an amount not to exceed P50,000 for every violations of an ECC condition, or the EMP, or the EIS System rules and regulation.

C. Misrepresentation in the IEE/EIS or anyothers DocumentMisrepresentation in the IEE/EIS or any other documents submitted by the proponent shall be subjected to suspension or cancellation of the ECC and/or a five in an amount not to exceed P50,000 for every misrepresentation.

MONITORING, VALIDATION AND EVALUATION/AUDIT PROCEDURES

Objectives of Monitoring, Validation and Evaluation/Audit:The primary objective is to ensure the judicious implementation of sound environmental management within the agency/company and its areas of operation. Specifically, it aims to ensure the following:

1. Project compliance with the conditions set in the ECC.2.Project compliance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

Effectiveness of environmental measures on prevention or mitigation of actual project impacts vis--vis the predicted impacts used as basis for the EMP design; and

Continual updating of the EMP for sustained responsiveness to project operations and project impacts.

Variances of Monitoring:

Baseline Monitoring it is used to obtain information on existing environmental conditions prior to a proposed development.-It provides a basis for undertaking impact assessment, for measuring project induce change, and for comparing actual with predicted effects.

2. Compliance Monitoring ensures that regulations set are observed or standards are met. Compliance to the conditions set in the ECC.

3. Effects or Impact Monitoring it is used to describe periodic measurement of environmental variables to determine changes during construction and operation of the project. A product of baseline studies- Determine an impact if it has occurred and to estimate its magnitude.

Modes of Compliance Monitoring/ Monitoring Protocols:1.Self Monitoring by the Project Proponent/Company Proponents are responsible for monitoring their projects.- Project Proponent is responsible for meeting commitments made in their EMP as well as meeting the terms and conditions of the ECC.PP shall conduct regular self-monitoring and submit the proponents COMPLIANCE MONITORING REPORT (CMR) or Self-Monitoring Report. (See pro-forma of the report)

2. Monitoring by the Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT)- validate Proponents environmental performance- Compliance with the ECC conditions as well as applicable laws, rules and regulations.- Validate Proponents conduct of self monitoring- Receive complaints, and gather relevant data to facilitate determination of validity of complaints- Prepare, integrate and disseminate simplifies validation reports to the community- Make regular and timely submission of MMT Reports, the Compliance Monitoring and Verification Report (CMVR).

- the Compliance Monitoring and Validation Report (CMVR) shall be submitted to the DENR-EMB. (See pro-forma of the report).- the CMVR shall be submitted quarterly and will be subjected to periodic environmental audit through the PEISS EMA.

3. Third Party Auditors- independent service providers who are accredited by the appropriate government agency/establishment to conduct environmental audit.

Environmental Audit- it is a systematic and documented verification process of objectively obtaining and evaluating evidence to determine whether the environmental performances of the establishments due diligence in preventing, detecting, and correcting violations

4. The DENR- EMB, shall be responsible for the over-all evaluation/audit of the Proponents monitoring and the MMT validation Report.The EMB-EIAMD shall implement the Project Environmental Monitoring and Audit Prioritization Scheme (PEMAPS), an EMB strategy for selecting and prioritizing Projects to be subjected to compliance monitoring.- See Volume III, Page 61 for the HEEPMAS-PEISS

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